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Varon Adds Weather Prediction to Its Air Mobility Infrastructure Plan

Varon Vehicles is integrating weather and micro-weather prediction capability in its Traffic Management System through a partnership with TruWeather Solutions.

FutureFlight

February 17, 2021

Mission Aviation Fellowship Conference Makes the Case for Electric Aviation

The Ecological and Electric Aviation Conference will be held on March 10 and is attracting several electric propulsion pioneers and other experts.

FutureFlight

February 17, 2021

Aerospace Veteran GKN Seeks to Stretch Itself with a Future in Advanced Air Mobility

The UK-based group recently announced it is taking leadership roles in four new programs, including an eVTOL aircraft project and a hydrogen propulsion system.

FutureFlight

February 17, 2021

EHang Pushes Back Against Wolfpack's Claims That It Has Misled the Market on Aircraft Sales and More

A report by short-selling advocate Wolfpack Research accuses the Chinese eVTOL aircraft developer of deception over reported sales and the status of efforts to complete type certification and approval for its products.

FutureFlight On The Radar

February 17, 2021

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French Government Backs Zéphyr Hydrogen Propulsion Project with Covid Grant

Avions Mauboussin will receive almost $1 million to advance research and development for a system that will power its planned eSTOL aircraft.

FutureFlight

February 16, 2021

More eVTOL Developers Added to AAM Reality Index as SMG Adjusts Ratings

Consulting group SMG has promised periodic updates to its process for rating eVTOL aircraft developers as more information about progress, or the lack thereof, becomes available.

FutureFlight On The Radar

February 16, 2021

Airbus E-Fan Alumni Chart a New Course with Atea eVTOL Aircraft

Ascendance Flight Technologies is one of 30 partners chosen to develop plans for an air taxi network serving Paris that will start with development tests in 2021.

FutureFlight

February 15, 2021

Israeli VTOL Aircraft Developer Turns to United Arab Emirates for Partnership

Talks with partners in the United Arab Emirates were disclosed in a letter to prospective investors in United Aeronautics, which is developing the CityHawk eVTOL.

FutureFlight

February 15, 2021

Commander Software Simplifies the Task of Managing Battery Recharging

The new system generates data on how well batteries are holding their charge and identifies ones that are not recharging correctly.

FutureFlight

February 11, 2021

U.S. Air Force Tasks Jaunt and BAE to Find Extreme Fast Charging Solution

Under contract to the Air Force Research Laboratory, the partners, along with New York's Binghamton University, will seek to develop a way to support commercial operations of electric aircraft.

FutureFlight

February 11, 2021

Vertical Turns to Solvay to Provide Composite Structures for the VA-1X

The Belgian company will help Vertical Aerospace build a full-scale prototype of its eVTOL aircraft in time to make a first flight in September.

FutureFlight

February 11, 2021

Pipistrel Unveils Plans for 20-Seat Electric Miniliner to Connect Small Communities

The Slovenian electric aircraft pioneer is aiming to get the design into commercial service between 2028 and 2030.

FutureFlight

February 11, 2021

Airbus, Airlines and Airports Want Help Creating Hydrogen Hubs In Paris

Companies with expertise in hydrogen infrastructure have been invited to express interest in support plans to prepare Parisian airports to support hydrogen-powered aircraft.

FutureFlight

February 11, 2021

Archer Prepares for Takeoff with $1.1 Billion SPAC Flotation and Provisional Launch Order from United Airlines

The merger with a special purpose acquisition company called Atlas Crest Investment Corp. is expected to be closed during the second quarter of 2021.

FutureFlight

February 10, 2021

Ferrovial Seeks European Funding For Spanish Vertiport Network

The company's urban air mobility infrastructure plans for Spain appear unconnected to the air taxi flight trials that air navigation agency Enaire intends to conduct in Barcelona and Santiago de Compostela in 2022.

FutureFlight

February 9, 2021

Joby Aviation Boosted by First Revenues from USAF Agility Prime Role

The eVTOL aircraft developer also confirmed that the FAA has cleared it to use the G1 airworthiness requirements to complete type certification under Part 23 Amendment 64 rules, clearing its path to commercial service.

FutureFlight

February 9, 2021

Turin Offers Site For Advanced Air Mobility Development Hub

The SkyGate will be at the northern Italian city's Torino Aeritalia Airport on the premises of the historic AeroClub Torino.

FutureFlight

February 9, 2021

Joby Chooses Garmin G3000 Avionics Suite for eVTOL Aircraft Flight Deck

Pilots who fly Joby's new eVTOL aircraft will manage the flight via Garmin's G3000 integrated flight deck avionics suite.

FutureFlight

February 9, 2021

Russia's Hover Confirms Flight Testing of Two-seat eVTOL Air Taxi

Hover is one of many technology startups based at the Skolkovo Innovation Center near Moscow.

FutureFlight

February 8, 2021

After Testbed Success, Ampaire Lays Out Plans For Two New Electric Aircraft

Technology validation work on the Electric EEL hybrid-electric rework of the Cessna 227, have paved the way for new models called the Eco Otter SX and the Tailwind.

FutureFlight

February 8, 2021

FutureFlight

Latest

Varon Adds Weather Prediction to Its Air Mobility Infrastructure Plan

Varon Vehicles is integrating weather and micro-weather prediction capability in its Traffic Management System through a partnership with TruWeather Solutions.

Mission Aviation Fellowship Conference Makes the Case for Electric Aviation

The Ecological and Electric Aviation Conference will be held on March 10 and is attracting several electric propulsion pioneers and other experts.

Aerospace Veteran GKN Seeks to Stretch Itself with a Future in Advanced Air Mobility

The UK-based group recently announced it is taking leadership roles in four new programs, including an eVTOL aircraft project and a hydrogen propulsion system.

EHang Pushes Back Against Wolfpack's Claims That It Has Misled the Market on Aircraft Sales and More

A report by short-selling advocate Wolfpack Research accuses the Chinese eVTOL aircraft developer of deception over reported sales and the status of efforts to complete type certification and approval for its products.

Videos

More Articles

French Government Backs Zéphyr Hydrogen Propulsion Project with Covid Grant

Avions Mauboussin will receive almost $1 million to advance research and development for a system that will power its planned eSTOL aircraft.

More eVTOL Developers Added to AAM Reality Index as SMG Adjusts Ratings

Consulting group SMG has promised periodic updates to its process for rating eVTOL aircraft developers as more information about progress, or the lack thereof, becomes available.

Airbus E-Fan Alumni Chart a New Course with Atea eVTOL Aircraft

Ascendance Flight Technologies is one of 30 partners chosen to develop plans for an air taxi network serving Paris that will start with development tests in 2021.

Israeli VTOL Aircraft Developer Turns to United Arab Emirates for Partnership

Talks with partners in the United Arab Emirates were disclosed in a letter to prospective investors in United Aeronautics, which is developing the CityHawk eVTOL.

Commander Software Simplifies the Task of Managing Battery Recharging

The new system generates data on how well batteries are holding their charge and identifies ones that are not recharging correctly.

U.S. Air Force Tasks Jaunt and BAE to Find Extreme Fast Charging Solution

Under contract to the Air Force Research Laboratory, the partners, along with New York's Binghamton University, will seek to develop a way to support commercial operations of electric aircraft.

Vertical Turns to Solvay to Provide Composite Structures for the VA-1X

The Belgian company will help Vertical Aerospace build a full-scale prototype of its eVTOL aircraft in time to make a first flight in September.

Pipistrel Unveils Plans for 20-Seat Electric Miniliner to Connect Small Communities

The Slovenian electric aircraft pioneer is aiming to get the design into commercial service between 2028 and 2030.

Airbus, Airlines and Airports Want Help Creating Hydrogen Hubs In Paris

Companies with expertise in hydrogen infrastructure have been invited to express interest in support plans to prepare Parisian airports to support hydrogen-powered aircraft.

Archer Prepares for Takeoff with $1.1 Billion SPAC Flotation and Provisional Launch Order from United Airlines

The merger with a special purpose acquisition company called Atlas Crest Investment Corp. is expected to be closed during the second quarter of 2021.

Ferrovial Seeks European Funding For Spanish Vertiport Network

The company's urban air mobility infrastructure plans for Spain appear unconnected to the air taxi flight trials that air navigation agency Enaire intends to conduct in Barcelona and Santiago de Compostela in 2022.

Joby Aviation Boosted by First Revenues from USAF Agility Prime Role

The eVTOL aircraft developer also confirmed that the FAA has cleared it to use the G1 airworthiness requirements to complete type certification under Part 23 Amendment 64 rules, clearing its path to commercial service.

Turin Offers Site For Advanced Air Mobility Development Hub

The SkyGate will be at the northern Italian city's Torino Aeritalia Airport on the premises of the historic AeroClub Torino.

Joby Chooses Garmin G3000 Avionics Suite for eVTOL Aircraft Flight Deck

Pilots who fly Joby's new eVTOL aircraft will manage the flight via Garmin's G3000 integrated flight deck avionics suite.

Russia's Hover Confirms Flight Testing of Two-seat eVTOL Air Taxi

Hover is one of many technology startups based at the Skolkovo Innovation Center near Moscow.

After Testbed Success, Ampaire Lays Out Plans For Two New Electric Aircraft

Technology validation work on the Electric EEL hybrid-electric rework of the Cessna 227, have paved the way for new models called the Eco Otter SX and the Tailwind.

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